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                    WrestleMania 37: Los Angeles

                    Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. and WWE announced the location of WrestleMania 37 (2021) as Los Angeles’ new SOFI Stadium. The date for WrestleMania is March 28, 2021. From the press release:

                    “There is nothing quite like WrestleMania Week,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “It is a one-of-a-kind event that provides an economic boost to the region — and fans from around the world will find a city that is ready to host them and welcomes the spectacle.”

                    “The city of Inglewood is thrilled to say that WrestleMania will add to the growing number of national and internationally followed events that will be hosted in our city over the next eight years,” said Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. “WrestleMania brings excitement and is followed by almost every age demographic. With the scheduling of this marquee event, we can say without contradiction, the only thing that has changed in Inglewood is…everything.”

                    “WrestleMania is one of the world’s most-watched events, and we are proud to welcome WWE to the Inglewood community,” said Jason Gannon, Managing Director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “WWE’s commitment to community is consistent with our mission to provide a lasting positive impact in the community. We look forward to making a difference with WWE.”

                    “On behalf of everyone at WWE, we are excited to bring WrestleMania back to Los Angeles,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & CEO. “WrestleMania will set the bar for future sports and entertainment events held at SoFi Stadium as we add this facility to the list of iconic venues that have hosted our pop-culture extravaganza.”

                    Past WrestleMania’s from Los Angeles:

                    • WrestleMania 2: Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. While the LA venue had the main event of Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy, this event was spread across three venues including Madison Square Garden (New York) and the Rosemont Horizon (Chicago)
                    • WrestleMania 7: Headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Sgt. Slaughter at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
                    • WrestleMania 21: Headlined by HHH vs. Batista at the Staples Center
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